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28 October 2022

Life at Essex
News and research

Cost of living
Events

LIFE AT ESSEX

Our strengths revealed in THE World Rankings by Subject
Law at Essex is ranked 47th and social sciences is ranked 65th in the THE World University Rankings by Subject, showing the strongest universities across the globe for key subjects. We're ranked highly in five more areas: see the results and reaction.

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Our Security team are here for you
Our Security team are on-hand 24/7 in the Gateway Building and work closely with security at The Forum. They also provide First Aid on campus. Watch Security's videos for top safety tips and what to do in an emergency, or get advice from a member of the team. Find out more about their services and emergency contact details on our website.

Last chance(llor) nominations
It's your last opportunity to nominate our new Chancellor. If you know someone committed to promoting understanding across boundaries and interested in our diverse staff and student community, nominate them.

Apply for the Education Strategic Fund: Round Two
The ESF offers funding to undertake innovative education projects that embody the University’s commitment to excellence in education, and that will make a significant difference to the student experience at Essex. Applications for Round Two are now open.

An update on the recent UCU ballots
Ballots for strike action and action short of a strike by members of the University and College Union (UCU) closed last week. Read about the results and next steps.

Think before you click
Phishing scams aim to trick you into handing over personal information for criminal purposes. Spotting phishing emails is becoming increasingly difficult. See our advice on phishing attacks and how best to catch them.

NEWS AND RESEARCH

National award for Faiyaz
Dr Faiyaz Doctor was named national KTP Academic of the Year at the prestigious Innovate UK Awards. Learn more about his outstanding work.

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Patrol Officers receive Chief Superintendent commendation
Marcus Snell and Aaron Syrett have received a Chief Superintendent commendation from Essex Police. Tim Morris said 'Marcus and Aaron showed incredible professionalism and presence of mind in extremely difficult circumstances. Their prompt actions in supporting a very vulnerable member of our community ensured a positive outcome to a potentially life-threatening situation'.

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New webinar series supports care staff
More than 1,000 health and legal professionals registered for an Essex-led training webinar aimed at improving understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and the use of Do Not Attempt CPR orders in care settings. The webinar was the first in a series led by Professor Wayne Martin.

Our radical new approach to data science and analytics
When it comes to data science and data analytics research, Essex has a long and proud history. The Director of our Institute for Analytics and Data Science, Professor Haris Mouratidis, explains the Institute's exciting new strategy in a blog.

Centre for Global South Studies Director elected to institute
Professor Sandya Hewamanne, Director of the Essex Centre for Global South Studies, has been elected vice-president of the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies, devoted to promoting research and teaching on Sri Lanka and strengthening links between scholars and institutions.

COST OF LIVING

See all our staff benefits in one place
We’ve collated all our staff benefits in one place online to make it easier to find what’s available to you. Take a look at the help we offer on everything from childcare and travel to health and recreation.

EVENTS

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Free personal safety courses
Join a free, two-hour personal safety course delivered by experienced and professionally-trained officers from our Security and Campus Safety team. Spaces are filling up fast, so email now to register your interest.

Take the break you deserve on Wellbeing Wednesdays
Why not take a break from your desk at lunchtime and attend a Wellbeing Wednesday lunchtime session? Mindfulness, yoga, and Nordic walking are currently bookable on HR Organiser. Some of these sessions are also accessible via Zoom and recorded on the Wellbeing Directory.